Nurse Practitioner: High-Impact Correctional Care

CHP Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 272,214,000 - 286,541,000; Full time

Job summary

Correctional Healthcare Partners (CHP) is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner) for a full-time, on-site role in San Diego, CA. The APP will deliver comprehensive medical care within a correctional facility, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate has an unrestricted NP license in the state, board certification (FNP/AGNP), and a DEA license (or ability to obtain).

Qualifications

• Active NP license in the relevant state.
• Board certification (FNP, AGNP, or related).
• Current DEA license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Minimum 2–3 years of APP experience in primary care, urgent care, or emergency medicine.
• Experience in correctional healthcare or underserved populations preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments including exams and histories.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and treatments per state regulations and CHP protocols.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Provide patient education on prevention and management.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide urgent care as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, mental health clinicians, and custody staff.
• Maintain accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement and adherence to clinical protocols.
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care upon release or transfer.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Independent work

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

NP license (state)

Board certification (FNP/AGNP)

DEA registration

Job description

Correctional Healthcare Partners (CHP) is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner) for a full-time, on-site role in San Diego, CA. The APP will deliver comprehensive medical care within a correctional facility, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate has an unrestricted NP license in the state, board certification (FNP/AGNP), and a DEA license (or ability to obtain).